00:0610 Chinese Dramas About Modern Adult Life
00:10Shows about high school are nice. The characters are usually more naive and carefree.
00:15They don't have to stress over their jobs, and instead, focus on dreaming about their futures.
00:20Sometimes, however, you might find yourself craving a good drama about grown-ups.
00:24Sure, adolescence is a special time, but there are lots of special times in adulthood as well.
00:30Life certainly goes on. Here are 10 amazing C-dramas that depict the ups and downs of adult life in
00:35modern times.
00:3710. The Day of Becoming You
00:41The Day of Becoming You follows a strong-willed reporter who finds herself in the body of a pop star.
00:47This short and sweet drama revitalizes the classic body swap trope.
00:51It's incredibly funny, but it will also make you swoon.
00:54Check out the dazzling visuals of our leading characters.
00:58Be sure to add this drama to your watchlist.
01:059. The Fox's Summer
01:09In this 2017 rom-com, Tansong Yoon stars as a fashion designer who constantly lies.
01:15She is genuinely smart and skilled, but she constantly deceives the people around her.
01:20She meets a good-looking CEO, however, he's scared of germs and hates liars.
01:25You'd expect that he wants to stay away from her, right?
01:28But he also needs to motivate his brother to mature into a respectable businessman.
01:32When he finds out she was his brother's ex-girlfriend, he hires her, hoping her presence will inspire his brother.
01:39Things don't go according to plan, and the two end up slowly falling in love.
01:43If you like unconventional leading ladies and lots of laugh-out-loud scenes, you should check out The Fox's Summer.
01:558. Put Your Head On My Shoulder
01:59Put Your Head On My Shoulder is like comfort food.
02:02It follows an accounting student in college.
02:04She's about to graduate soon.
02:06Before she does, however, she moves in with a physics student.
02:09While she pines for her childhood friend, her mother plans to set her up with a new roommate.
02:14This sea drama is light and bubbly.
02:17As mentioned, just like comfort food, depicting young adulthood, school, work, love and all.
02:287. Sweet Teeth
02:31Sweet Teeth tells the story of a university librarian.
02:34She's in her late 20s and a hopeless romantic, but she's single and doesn't really mind it.
02:40She's content with her simple life, preferring to get her romance fix from novels.
02:45She crosses paths with a handsome dentist, who she initially dislikes because she believes he broke her friend's heart.
02:51However, once they clear up the misunderstanding, the two grow closer until they fall for each other.
02:58Sweet teeth will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
03:066. Guardian
03:09Guardian mixes traditional historical wu-zhai elements with modern flair.
03:14It follows Zhao Yunlan, an investigator.
03:17He needs to figure out who's been killing people at a local university.
03:21Shen Wei is a professor, who somehow always appears at the scene of the crime.
03:26Even though he's suspicious, there's something about Shen Wei that intrigues Yunlan.
03:31For some mysterious reason, Yunlan can't arrest Shen Wei.
03:35We soon learn that they've got history.
03:37By history, we mean history.
03:40Yunlan and Shen Wei's history actually goes thousands of years back.
03:44This drama is especially suitable for fans who loved The Untamed.
03:48Although, Guardian features sci-fi and modern times, too.
03:52Not just historical fantasy.
03:54Be sure to add it to your list.
04:025.
04:03Love is Sweet
04:05Love is Sweet has a fresh take on office rom-coms.
04:09Its female lead is an intelligent security analyst, with a double degree.
04:13Her handsome love interest is the executive director of her company.
04:17So far, so familiar.
04:19But she also has an allergic reaction to tears.
04:21A unique plot point.
04:23As she rises to the top, despite the challenges posed by her cutthroat workplace, the main couple
04:28falls in love.
04:29Their chemistry is surprisingly electric.
04:31This may be an office drama.
04:34But they don't hold back with the steamy kisses and that undeniable chemistry.
04:434.
04:44Stay With Me
04:47Stay With Me tells the story of a fashion designer.
04:50She's in her 30s and enjoying tremendous success in her field.
04:54However, deep down, she harbors sadness and personal regrets.
04:58When a near-fatal accident gives her amnesia, she forgets most of the past decade and reverts
05:04to her early 20s self.
05:06Looking at her current life through younger eyes, she's shocked by how miserable she has
05:11become.
05:11Thus, she sets out to fix things and build a future that will bring her happiness.
05:16She also reconnects with her past boyfriend, her true love.
05:20This super stylish drama will keep you entertained.
05:283.
05:30Reset
05:32Reset is one of this year's most outstanding C-dramas.
05:36It tells the story of a college girl who gets trapped in a time loop.
05:39She wakes up, takes the bus, and dies.
05:42Over and over again, she unintentionally brings a video game designer, a fellow young adult,
05:48into the loop with her.
05:50Will they be able to change their fates?
05:52Especially because the leads are young, and their adulthood has only really just begun.
05:56This tense, clever mystery thriller will keep you glued to your seat.
06:052.
06:06The Victims Game
06:09The Victims Game shows that Taiwanese C-dramas can give mainland dramas and Hollywood programs
06:14a run for their money.
06:16It follows a forensic detective, played by Joseph Chang.
06:19He misses his family, however, he's driven them away because of his devotion to crime-solving.
06:24When he finds out that his beloved daughter may be connected to a series of gruesome killings,
06:29he's devastated, yet he still needs to do his job.
06:32The Victims Game features top shelf writing and production values.
06:36It goes beyond standard crime drama fare, tackling social issues.
06:40It also earned praise for its thoughtful characterization of the lead character, a nearly middle-aged adult
06:47with autism.
06:531.
06:54Why Women Love
06:57In Why Women Love, our leading lady is a brilliant businesswoman.
07:01She's the boss at a tech firm that just launched an app.
07:04Their app promises you it can find your soulmate in merely three months.
07:08She might be clever, but she's not really an expert at love, though.
07:12A gorgeous younger man enters the picture.
07:14Even the most well-programmed software can't generate true romance.
07:18Thanks to him, she learns how to love.
07:20This witty and swoon-worthy drama has won over many fans.
07:24No wonder people say it's one of the year's best.
07:32Did we miss any of your favorite Chinese dramas about modern adult life?
07:36If we did, let us know which ones they are.
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